Vegetable Khichdi — Easy & Authentic

Vegetable Khichdi is a wholesome and comforting dish made with rice and lentils, perfect for babies and toddlers. It's easy to digest and packed with nutrients.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

🥦 Ingredients

Main ingredients

• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 cup yellow moong dal
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1 potato, chopped
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 4 cups water
• Salt to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Step 1: Rinse the rice and moong dal together under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2Step 2: In a pressure cooker, heat ghee and add cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
3. 3Step 3: Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for a minute.
4. 4Step 4: Add the rinsed rice and dal, followed by water and salt.
5. 5Step 5: Close the lid and cook on medium heat for 3 whistles.
6. 6Step 6: Once done, let the pressure release naturally and mash the khichdi to a suitable consistency for babies.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Use a variety of vegetables for added nutrition.
• Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
• Serve warm and mash it more for younger babies.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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